My foot hurts? hmmmmmm?

Question

My foot hurts right around my big, second and third toes. It starts at the top of my toes, and the pain continues about one fourth of my foot. Any idea on what might be wrong? Oh, and it's a shooting pain when I walk. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hello there.

A 'shooting' type pain is commonly a nerve pain, or result of a nerve being compressed or disrupted. In the long bones of the foot (the metatarsals) small nerves run in between them. It is very common for these to get 'squashed' by the bones. This causes a 'shooting' like pain into the toes.  This is usually the result of tight fitting footwear (obviously common in ladies who were tight fitting court shoes).  This condition is called a morton's neuroma, they can be very common.  They usually present in between the 3rd and 4th toe space, but can occur in the others as well.

If this is what you are suffering from and my quick description matches your problem then you need to look at what might be causing compression of your foot, such as tight fitting footwear, your foot type etc.

Nerve pain responds very well to ice or ice massage, so try this on the affected foot.

Regards,

Lloyd

Answer 2

sounds like metatarsalgia... did you stand or walk before for a prolonged time?... give rest to your foot for some days.. apply ice.. if pain not subside, better to consult your doctor....